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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyo Geun Choi, Juyong Chung, Dae Myoung Yoo, Chang Ho Lee, So Young Kim
Summary: This study found that adults with Meniere's disease are at a higher risk of osteoporosis, and adults with osteoporosis are also at a higher risk of Meniere's disease.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maryam Farahmand, Maryam Rahmati, Fereidoun Azizi, Samira Behboudi Gandevani, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between duration of endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE) and fracture incidence using a longitudinal design. The findings suggest that a longer duration of EEE is associated with a reduced risk of fractures, highlighting the importance of considering EEE in fracture risk assessment.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Carl V. Hill, Steven Hirschfeld, Nathaniel S. Stinson
Summary: Health disparities refer to significant differences in disease incidence, mortality, and other health outcomes among specific populations compared to the general population. Research on the causes and impacts of health disparities, especially on children, becomes increasingly important. Proper understanding and relevant data are essential for addressing health disparities through policy and action.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa M. Jamieson, Gail Garvey, Joanne Hedges, Cathy Leane, Isaac Hill, Alex Brown, Xiangqun Ju, Sneha Sethi, David Roder, Richard M. Logan, Newell Johnson, Megan Smith, Annika Antonsson, Karen Canfell
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of oral HPV infection among Indigenous Australians, identify risk factors associated with OPSCC-related HPV types, develop HPV-related health state valuations, and determine the cost-effectiveness of extending publicly-funded HPV vaccination. Findings indicate a high prevalence of oral HPV infection, with lower prevalence of HPV types associated with OPSCC. Future plans include continued follow-up of the cohort with comprehensive clinical examinations and blood tests for early stage OPSCC.
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Psychology, Clinical
Abigail Emma Russell, Carol Joinson, Elystan Roberts, Jon Heron, Tamsin Ford, David Gunnell, Paul Moran, Caroline Relton, Matthew Suderman, Becky Mars
Summary: The study found that exposure to multiple types of early childhood adversity does not increase the risk of self-harm through early pubertal timing, but both childhood adversity and early puberty are risk factors for later self-harm. Identification of mechanisms linking childhood adversity and later self-harm is needed for interventions to be effective.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Bin Wang, Lieyang Fan, Shijie Yang, Min Zhou, Ge Mu, Wei Liu, Linling Yu, Meng Yang, Man Cheng, Xing Wang, Weihong Qiu, Tingming Shi, Weihong Chen
Summary: The study revealed that exposure to 1-bromopropane may impair pulmonary function in urban adults, and oxidative DNA damage may be a potential mechanism underlying the impairment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justyna A. A. Resztak, Jane Choe, Shreya Nirmalan, Julong Wei, Julian Bruinsma, Russell Houpt, Adnan Alazizi, Henriette E. E. Mair-Meijers, Xiaoquan Wen, Richard B. B. Slatcher, Samuele Zilioli, Roger Pique-Regi, Francesca Luca
Summary: Puberty is a crucial period of development characterized by hormonal, metabolic, and immune changes. This study reveals gene expression changes in immune cells during puberty that may explain sex differences in susceptibility to asthma.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa M. Jamieson, Joanne Hedges, X. Ju, Kostas Kapellas, Cathy Leane, Dandara G. Haag, Pedro Ribeiro Santiago, Davi Manzini Macedo, Rachel M. Roberts, Lisa G. Smithers
Summary: The South Australian Aboriginal Birth Cohort study aims to investigate various factors contributing to Aboriginal children's oral and general health, as well as social and emotional well-being. The findings suggest that intervention had a better effect on infants exposed earlier, but dental disease rates remained higher compared to general child population estimates at age 5.
Article
Respiratory System
Sung Woo Moon, Song Yee Kim, Man Pyo Chung, Hongseok Yoo, Sung Hwan Jeong, Dong Soon Kim, Jin Woo Song, Hong Lyeol Lee, Sun Mi Choi, Young Whan Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Choon-Sik Park, Sung-Woo Park, Jong Sun Park, Yangjin Jegal, Jongmin Lee, Soo-Taek Uh, Tae-Hyung Kim, Jae Ha Lee, Yee Hyung Kim, Bumsu Shin, Hyun-kyung Lee, Sei-Hoon Yang, Hyun Lee, Sang-Heon Kim, Eun-Joo Lee, Hye Sook Choi, Hyejung Shin, Yong Bum Park, Jong Wook Shin, Moo Suk Park
Summary: This study analyzed longitudinal changes in clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in Korea. It found that earlier IPF diagnosis, decreased steroid and conservative care usage, and increased administration of antifibrotic agents have led to improved survival rates over the years, with antifibrotic use consistently associated with better survival.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yun-Jiu Cheng, Zhen-Guang Chen, Zhu-Yu Li, Wei-Yi Mei, Wen-Tao Bi, Dong-Ling Luo
Summary: The study found that there is an association between faster decline in lung function (FEV1 and FVC) and increased risks of cardiovascular events, with the effect being more evident in subjects under 60 years. This emphasizes the importance of regular evaluation of lung function for disease prevention.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nicola Veronese, Sinisa Stefanac, Ai Koyanagi, Nasser M. Al-Daghri, Shaun Sabico, Cyrus Cooper, Rene Rizzoli, Jean-Yves Reginster, Mario Barbagallo, Ligia J. Dominguez, Lee Smith, Stefania Maggi
Summary: The study found that sarcopenia is associated with a higher risk of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in a large cohort of North American people, but not with radiographic knee osteoarthritis.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Erwin Stolz, Emiel O. Hoogendijk, Hannes Mayerl, Wolfgang Freidl
Summary: Various studies have shown consistent associations between current FI levels, baseline FI levels, and mortality. Additionally, individuals with steeper FI growth have a higher risk of mortality.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mizuki Saito, Yoshihiro Shimazaki, Saori Yoshii, Hideo Takeyama
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between periodontitis as an independent effect of smoking and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Japanese people based on longitudinal data. The results showed that periodontitis had an independent effect on the development of COPD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Jose Camacho, Caridad Diaz, Pedro Sanchez-Rovira
Summary: This paper proposes a new technique to derive power curves tailored to the size and balanced nature of the dataset in longitudinal intervention studies with multivariate outcomes. It addresses the issue of choosing the best permutation approach in real-life analyses.
JOURNAL OF CHEMOMETRICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Chung Shu, Jia-Kun Chen, Po-Chin Huang, Jing-Shiang Hwang, Ta-Chen Su
Summary: The study found a negative association between urinary manganese level and pulmonary function in young adults, even when the level was within normal range. Additionally, women may be more susceptible to manganese compared to men. Further investigation is urgently needed to confirm the respiratory hazardous effects of manganese.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Remi Gontie, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Julia Jubany, Marina Bosque-Prous, Tivy Baron-Garcia, Helena Gonzalez-Casals, Gemma Drou-Roget, Anna Beringues, Albert Espelt
Summary: This study analysed the relationship between physical activity and the incidence of dementia in people aged 50 years or older without dementia in Europe. The results showed that frequent moderate physical activity is independently associated with a lower risk of dementia. The study also found that the risk of dementia is higher in individuals who rarely or never engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Stefano Guerra, Julie G. Ledford, Erik Melen, Iris Lavi, Anne-Elie Carsin, Debra A. Stern, Jing Zhai, Marta Vidal, Mariona Bustamante, Kenneth J. Addison, Renata G. Vallecillo, Dean Billheimer, Gerard H. Koppelman, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Nathanael Lemonnier, Montserrat Fito, Carlota Dobano, Simon Kebede Merid, Inger Kull, Rosemary R. C. McEachan, John Wright, Leda Chatzi, Manolis Kogevinas, Daniela Porta, Silvia Narduzzi, Ferran Ballester, Ana Esplugues, Carlos Zabaleta, Amaia Irizar, Jordi Sunyer, Marilyn Halonen, Jean Bousquet, Fernando D. Martinez, Josep M. Anto
Summary: A study was conducted to screen circulating proteins in childhood asthma and investigate their association with the disease in a mouse model. It was found that creatine kinase (CK) was consistently associated with asthma, and this association was further supported by gene expression analysis and a mouse model experiment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Rukshar K. Gobarani, Gregory R. Weeks, Michael J. Abramson, Billie Bonevski, Shin J. Liau, Johnson George
Summary: This qualitative study explored the experiences of participants in a randomized controlled trial of varenicline treatment for smoking cessation. The study found that a forced abstinence environment played a key role in motivating quit attempts. The main barriers to adherence to varenicline treatment were medication side effects, relapse to smoking, and a lack of belief in the medication's effectiveness. Participants who adhered to treatment adopted a reduce-to-quit approach and noticed a gradual reduction in cigarette cravings. They expressed the need for proactive follow-up by health professionals and more active behavioral support.
JOURNAL OF ADDICTIVE DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Melvin Tandra, E. Haydn Walters, Jennifer Perret, Adrian J. Lowe, Caroline J. Lodge, David P. Johns, Paul S. Thomas, Gayan Bowatte, Peter G. Davis, Michael J. Abramson, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Dinh S. Bui
Summary: The association between birth weight relative to gestational age and adult lung function was investigated in this study. It was found that infants born small for gestational age had reduced lung function in middle age, while higher birth weight was associated with better lung function. Adult height played a significant mediating role in these associations.
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Dermatology
Berihun M. Zeleke, Adrian J. Lowe, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Diego J. Lopez, Jennifer J. Koplin, Rachel L. Peters, Victoria X. Soriano, Mimi L. K. Tang, E. Haydn Walters, George A. Varigos, Caroline J. Lodge, Jennifer L. Perret, Michael J. Abramson
Summary: This analysis aimed to describe the epidemiological features of eczema in Australian children and adults. The study found that the prevalence of eczema was high in children, with a substantial proportion of severe cases. Eczema was also common in adults, with a higher prevalence in women.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Rong Zeng, Yusi Li, Songying Shen, Xiu Qiu, Chia-Lun Chang, Jennifer J. J. Koplin, Kirsten P. P. Perrett, Shyamali C. C. Dharmage, Caroline J. J. Lodge, Adrian J. J. Lowe
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to summarize the associations between antenatal or early-life blood vitamin D levels and the development of eczema/food allergy in childhood. The findings suggest that higher vitamin D levels in cord blood are associated with a reduced risk of eczema in cohort studies, but there is no significant association between maternal antenatal or infant vitamin D level or dietary intake and the development of food allergy or eczema in offspring.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Daniel J. Tan, Caroline J. Lodge, E. Haydn Walters, Adrian J. Lowe, Dinh S. Bui, Gayan Bowatte, Jonathan Pham, Bircan Erbas, Jennie Hui, Garun S. Hamilton, Paul S. Thomas, Mark Hew, George Washko, Richard Wood-Baker, Michael J. Abramson, Jennifer L. Perret, Shyamali C. Dharmage
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the longitudinal phenotypes of asthma and identified five distinct longitudinal asthma phenotypes. The results showed differential effects of these phenotypes on the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and nonrespiratory comorbidities at age 53 years.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Shivanthan Shanthikumar, Katherine Chen, Victoria X. Soriano, Lily Nguyen, Jennifer J. Koplin, Mimi L. K. Tang, Adrian J. Lowe, Caroline J. Lodge, Nur Sabrina Idrose, Sarath Ranganathan, Bruce Thompson, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Rachel L. Peters
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Yijun Zhou, Maria R. Ampon, Michael J. Abramson, Alan L. James, Graeme P. Maguire, Richard Wood-Baker, David P. Johns, Guy B. Marks, Helen K. Reddel, Brett G. Toelle
Summary: This study found that adults with a dual diagnosis of asthma and COPD experience more severe symptoms and disease burden compared to those with asthma or COPD alone. It highlights the importance of regular comprehensive evaluations for patients with both diagnoses.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Diego J. Lopez, Sheikh Alif, Shyamali Dharmage, Caroline J. Lodge, Dinh S. Bui, Nicole Le Moual, Nilakshi T. Waidyatillake, John C. Su, Michael Abramson, E. Haydn Walters, Garun S. Hamilton, Gayan Bowatte, Bircan Erbas, Geza Benke, Jennifer Perret, Adrian J. Lowe
Summary: This study aims to explore the potential associations between occupational exposures and eczema in middle-aged adults. The results show that current occupational exposures to animals, storage mites, and endotoxin are associated with an increased risk of current eczema. Furthermore, current exposures to animals and storage mites are also associated with an increased risk of non-atopic eczema (NAE), while current exposures to isocyanates and acrylates are associated with an increased risk of atopic eczema (AE). There is no evidence of associations between cumulative exposures and eczema prevalence.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joren Buekers, Ane Arbillaga-Etxarri, Elena Gimeno-Santos, David Donaire-Gonzalez, Guillaume Chevance, Jean-Marie Aerts, Judith Garcia-Aymerich
Summary: This study aimed to determine if wearable devices could provide valid heart rate (HR) and oxygen uptake (V?O-2) kinetics during outdoor walks in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The results showed that continuous measurements with wearable devices provided valid HR and V?O-2 kinetics, which were comparable to laboratory-based tests.
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Dinh Son Bui, Tuan Nguyen
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Yijun Zhou, Maria R. Ampon, Michael J. Abramson, Alan L. James, Graeme P. Maguire, Richard Wood-Baker, David P. Johns, Guy B. Marks, Helen K. Reddel, Brett G. Toelle
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health burden, quality of life, and severity of airway obstruction in Australian adults aged 40 years and above. The results showed that greater airflow limitation was associated with higher burden and worse quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Elliot J. Brooker, Shane A. Landry, Luke D. J. Thomson, Garun S. Hamilton, Pedro R. Genta, Sean P. A. Drummond, Bradley A. Edwards
Summary: This study investigates if there are differences in the four obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) endotypes between OSA patients with and without comorbid insomnia disorder. The results show that OSA patients with comorbid insomnia have a lower respiratory arousal threshold, less collapsible upper airways, and more stable ventilatory control compared to those without insomnia. These findings suggest that insomnia may influence the pathogenesis of OSA and have implications for understanding and treating the relationship between these two sleep disorders.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Shane A. Landry, Caroline Beatty, Luke D. J. Thomson, Ai-Ming Wong, Bradley A. Edwards, Garun S. Hamilton, Simon A. Joosten
Summary: Supine related obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common type of OSA, identifiable by patients and polysomnographic recordings. Studies have shown that airway obstruction and unstable breathing control are more common in the supine position. Various treatments have been developed to help patients avoid supine sleeping.
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS
(2023)